The atmosphere was immersed with absolute felicity as two illustrous Igbomina sons met up for the first time on Eidul Kabir day. Dr. Popoola Sunday, immediate past president, Igbomina Descendants Association, United Kingdom (IDA, UK) and Kwara State Association of Nigeria (KSANG) United Kingdom for the first time physically met with engineer Nurudeen Adeyemi, incumbent…
A non-governmental group, Leadership Appraisal Forum, LAF has lauded the Nigerian Police Force for their immediate investigation into the assault against Mr. Ogundokun Saheed by Hon Ganiyu Abolarin and his colleague, Hon. Owolabi Razaq bith representing Isapa/Ekiti and Share/Oke Ode at the Kwara State House of Assembly respectively. In a statement signed by group head…
AN All Progressive Congress chieftain, Engr. Nurudeen Adeyemi Balogun has charged all elected leaders across in Kwara State to be mindful of their promises and expectations of the people in the course of their stewardship. He made this disclosure while discussing issues of the day at his country home in Esie, He said, “beyond the…
Residents of Kulende Estate Phase three and Muyideen community in Ilorin South Local Government Area of Kwara State has appealed to the State Government to come to their aid, by providing the lacking social amenities for their community. The residents made this call yesterday while featuring on Sobi FM flagship program Kilon Shele Ladugbomi. The…
Chairman Salman Shagaya Foundation Alhaji Sheriff Shagaya has rejoiced with the Muslim community on the Eid-ul- Adha festival (Ileya) celebration, enjoining the faithfuls to elevate selflessness and imbibe the acts of sacrifice in the new season. In a Sallah message issued by the Foundation’s Press Secretary, Ibraheem Abdullateef, the philanthropist also called on the good…
Director- General Constituency project for the Former Sen. President, Engineer Otukoko Ibraheem flagged off U-16 Football Tournament in style earlier today at Adeta area, Ilorin. The renowned Community development advocate, Eng. Otukoko’s latest intervention has been revealed to be on sports and recreation has he flagged off a football tournament for the U-16 players within…
About 3,500 Men of the Nigeria Police (NPF) Kwara State Police Command, under the watch of Ag. Cp Kayode Egbetokun has been mobilized to ensure safety and security of the people of Kwara State during the festive period. According to the press statement by the Command Public Relations Officer, Dsp. Okasanmi, the police have put…
A Non- Governmental Organisation (NGO) has taken upon the task of beautifying one of the state capital’s fly-over, Challege- Post Office overhead bridge, as their own way of supporting the Governor AbdulRahman- led administration. The group President, Comrade Dennis Ayotunde Opaleke who spoke to our medium explained that they have been a civil group committed…
Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq announced on Tuesday that his administration would partner with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to crack down on corruption and embezzlement including recovering funds looted from the state treasury. AbdulRazaq lamented that corruption had eaten deep into the soul of Kwara when he was inaugurated on May 29,…
Renowned Academician and Professor Of Mathematics, Prof. M. O Ibrahim has opined that the absence of the Former Senate President and Waziri Ngeri of Ilorin, Dr. Senator Bukola Saraki at the upcoming Ilorin Emirate Durbar 2019 celebrations should not be a problem if it will curb likely unrest and chaos as a result of political…
…demonstration won’t hold in Ilorin again – Source The Nigerian Police Force and other security bodies in the state have tightened security within the Ilorin metropolis ahead of the #RevolutionNow March. The rally which is expected to hold nationwide is convened by a former presidential aspirant and Publisher of Sahara Reporters, Omoyele Sowore. Though, Sowore…
Residents and Motorists plying the popular Ibrahim Taiwo road have continue to lament the poor condition of the multipuporsed underpass at the earth of the major road. The underpass was designed in order to reduce the stress of motorist crossing from one side of the road to the other. It also link the major road…
Saraki’s Still A Chase? The most anticipated event in Ilorin is around the corner – Durbar 2019. Plans and processes are being put in place. And the committee must be celebrated, they are walking round the clock to give the people another enthralling show of class, culture and heritage of Ilorin Emirate. It’s almost certain…
A non-government organization, the Igbomina Mobile Clinic today held an health sensitization awareness, medical examination and free medication on hepatitis, diabetes and hypertension. The health program – which precedes the 2019 general meeting of the apex socio-cultural organization, omo ibile Igbomina at the Igbomina house in Ganmo, Kwara State – is an initiative of the…
The Ilorin Zonal Office of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC has secured the final forfeiture of “Asmau Plaza”, valued at about N150million, traced to Rasaq Momonu, Controller, Finance and Account, Kwara State Government House, which is believed to be proceeds of crime. The order of final forfeiture of the plaza, located at University…
THE former gubernatorial candidate of the United Democratic Party (UDP), Adetunji Oyabambi has congratulated the Deputy Governor of Kwara State, Kayode Alabi, says he’s worth celebrating. Oyabambi in a press release signed by his media office described the Deputy Governor as a dependable leader, mentor and a responsible public office holder. According to Oyabambi, Mr…
There was a brief moment of drama at the Nigeria Senate Chamber earlier today when a ministerial nominee and ex-Honourable Minister of Culture&Information, Alhaji Lai Muhammed told an amused members of the Senate to disregard the growing cynical attempts by Social media commenter to misrepresent his name for “liar” Mohammed instead of the correct pronunciation…
…commends State government’s determination to rid hoodlums in Kwara The honourable representing Edu, Moro, Patigi Federal constituency at the federal house of representatives, Hon. A. A. Ndakene has lauded the Nigeria Police Force and the vigilantees over the operation that led to the rescue of four abducted Turkish expatriates. In a statement obtained by THE…
The Nigeria Police Force, Kwara state command and the Vigilantee Group of Nigeria engaged in a war of word over the process that led to the rescue of the abducted Turkish expatriates. The Turkish working with a company in Edu local government were kidnapped in Gbugbu village on 19th of July, 2019 a d rescued…
Since the beginning of the Multi-Choice drama called Big Brother Naija on their digital satellite channel, I have never for once watched any of the editions but I have been reading and following comments about the despicable level of immoralities that have always been staged as reality television show. As a matter of fact, what…
Immediate past Governor of Kwara State, Alhaji Abdulfatah Ahmed has commiserated with the Olatinwo Family of Offa, following the death of Dr Muftau Olatinwo, former Rector, Federal Polytechnic, Offa. Alhaji Ahmed, in a statement by his spokesman, Dr Muyideen Akorede on Saturday, described Dr Olatinwo’s death as a loss not only to the Olatinwos and…
The Kwara state House of Assembly has concluded her interrogation into the alleged financial misappropriation against the suspended local government chairmen in the state. The Speaker, Kwara State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Yakubu Danladi Salihu who was present at the closing session of the investigation panel appreciated the cooperation of the suspended local government…
A group, Jugunnu network, has lauded President Muhammadu Buhari over the nomination of Sen. Gbemisola Saraki as a minister of the federation, describing her as one of the most outstanding female politicians in the country. According to the group, “Over 2,000 Kwarans that benefitted from her vocations and trades empowerment program, and specifically the sixty…
A community-based Interest group in Baruten local government area of Kwara State, known as Gurei Youth Ambassadors has vented its frustration over a purported attempt to influence the siting of the proposed Federal College of Science and Technology in Gurei, the group, in a press statement jointly signed by its President and Secretary, Yusuf Kilishi…
AN All Progressives Congress stalwart and Principal, ENACT, Engr. Nurudeen Adeyemi has congratulated the president Muhammadu Buhari’s ministerial nominees from Kwara state. The president has included the names of Alhaji Lai Muhammad and Senator Gbemisola Saraki on the list of the ministerial nominees sent to the National Assembly. Engr. Nurudeen maintained that with the duo…
President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday, 23 July, 2019, transmitted names of ministers-designates to the Senate, to set the wheel of governance rolling. Nigerians had to wait for about 57 days after president Buhari’s inauguration into for second term as Chief Excutive Officer of the country before the president submitted the list of those who will…
By: Tunde Razaq Adebayo It was a cool afternoon breathing a cool breeze all over, though the body system was somehow, due to the sad news of the demise of a corp member serving with the channels television who was killed by a stray bullet during the shiites / police clash in Abuja, my morale…
Amb. Yahaya Seriki has commended President Muhammad Buhari for the nomination of two party members from Kwara stage, describing it as a “virtuous gesture.” Speaking on the nominations, he said “President Muhammadu Buhari has demonstrated that his love for Kwarans is improbable. It’s not everybody that remember to repay loyalty so finely, but President Muhammad…
Cultism is not alien to Kwara State as its rampancy can not be underestimated in various tertiary institutions in the state arousing fears and terror within the length and breadth of the state, but in recent times the tide of cultism seemed to have been totally stemmed. About 11:30 p.m last Sunday, there was eruption…
Pursuant to a report that Kwara state government under the administration of Abdurrahman Abdurrazaq is allegedly involved in financial misappropriation as he approves spendings without recourse to the 2019 appropriation Law. A statement issued by the Chief Press Secretary to the governor, Rafiu Ajakaye, debunked such report, noting that the current administration has not appropriated…
